We are under 50 days from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh & I CANNOT WAIT! I am already getting back into the football spirit with all the player shifts that have been shaking up team rosters during free agency. To help folks really get into the spirit ahead of the draft, I have rounded…
Continue reading ➞ Getting in the Spirit for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Another year in the Burgh means another year of new dining concepts! 2026 already is poised to be an awesome year for new restaurants & bars & I'm here to give you the scoop. From new spots in town, to existing businesses expanding, to nationwide spots landing in Pittsburgh – I am covering the best!…
Believe it or not, the holiday season is already upon us & I am here to make your gifting thoughtful, yet simple this year! If you're looking for the perfect gift for a friend, coworker, family member, or anyone else, a Pittsburgh experience is always a gift I love to be on the receiving end…
The heat this summer is WILD so I am keeping cool the best way I know how to...with ICE CREAM! I have rounded up some of my favorite spots & included a few I've had my eye on trying this year. Some of these spots are open year-round & others are only open seasonally, but…
THE PERFECT PITTSBURGH DAY part 6 - a series with mini itineraries for a perfect day in Pittsburgh! Great for when you have out of town visitors or are looking for a day of fun in our little city. OKAY, admittedly this itinerary isn’t mini HAHA however technically you can pack all of these activities…
Continue reading ➞ A Perfect Pittsburgh Day: Hometown Classics
Hello my lovers of Pittsburgh & shopping local!!! I am here to tell you about a program you might not know about that makes it super easy to find local agricultural goodies of all kinds - the PA Preferred program! For those who have never heard of PA Preferred or those of you who have…
THE PERFECT PITTSBURGH DAY part 5 - a series with mini itineraries for a perfect day in Pittsburgh! Great for when you have out of town visitors or are looking for a day of fun in our little city. One of the neighborhoods I have known since I was a little girl, Oakmont. There is…
Continue reading ➞ A Perfect Pittsburgh Day: A Day In Oakmont
The Steelers season had ended after one playoff appearance AGAIN so it is time to channel my energy into something FUN & the answer to that is GALENTINES ♥️ Currently throwing myself into planning my own celebration as well as planning out which local business celebrations I'll be stopping at. If you’re also hosting your…
THE PERFECT PITTSBURGH DAY part 4 - a series with mini itineraries for a perfect day in Pittsburgh! Great for when you have out of town visitors or are looking for a day of fun in our little city. FIRST STOP: White Whale Books! I recently went to White Whale for the first time & oh…
Continue reading ➞ A Perfect Pittsburgh Day: Shopping Small In Bloomfield
THE PERFECT PITTSBURGH DAY part 3 - a series with mini itineraries for a perfect day in Pittsburgh! Great for when you have out of town visitors or are looking for a day of fun in our little city. FIRST STOP: Brunch at The Nook. This is my FAVORITE brunch spot in the city. Their coffee…
Continue reading ➞ A Perfect Pittsburgh Day: Walking Through Lawrenceville
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